Unbelievable or not, I'm afraid that some of it, at least, is quite true. [ he knows this is always hard for new arrivals, especially those who'd come from relatively normal human lives. ] At least to the extent that we are indeed on another.. planet, I believe. And there are people from multiple realities and worlds and times here.

[ he glances back up at him, smile apologetic. ] My apologies. My master is my owner. [ he pats the blade at his side. ] I'm what one would call a tsukumogami, the spirit of an object. [ though he doubts that's any easier to swallow than.. well, any of this is.

he takes a moment to pause, turning to him and bowing politely. ] My name is Souza Samonji, the sword of conquerors. Please call me Souza.